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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
Joe Sanchez
Commissioner
July 24, 2002 Fig=
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South Florida International Auto
Show 2002
I respectfully request that this City Commission consider co-sponsorship of the South
Florida International Auto Show, which will be held November 8th through the 17th. The
South Florida Auto -Truck Dealers Association organizes this show and they are
requesting to place light pole banners in the City of Miami to advertise the event.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
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July 10, 2002
Mr. Robert Parente
Commissioner Joe Sam fez's Office
3500 Pan American Dri ve
Miami, FL 33133
Reference: Light Pole [tanners for the
South Florida International Auto Show
Dear Robert:
It was a pleasw%i speaking with you last week on behalf of the South Florida International
Auto Show with whom the City of Miami has had an outstanding relationship during the years.
With the cooperation aiLd support of the City, the South Florida International Auto Show has
during the past few years displayed light pole banners along select .roadways in the Greater
Miami area.
The dates of th , year's 32°d annual South Florida International Auto Show are November
e through the 17'x. We, anticipate this year's show will attract nearly 700,000, making it one of
the largest publicly attrrnded events in Greater Miami. Additionally, the show is ranked among
the top five in the U.S.
In record years. =re and more car enthusiasts and media from around the world have
visited South Florida to-) share in this major auto extravaganza. The event's annual economic
impact to Greater Mia, rd is estimated at nearly S45 million.
The South Flot iiia Auto -Truck Dealers Association, the show's presenting sponsor,
contributes to numerou:i charities throughout South Florida. These charities include; The Ronald
McDonald House Cblarities, The Boys and Girls Clubs of South Florida, Center One and
Diabetes Research Institute. The South Florida international Auto Show also sponsors a
"DON'T BOOZE AND CRUISE" campaign, promoting responsible driving.
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4090 l?guna Street Suite 403 Coral Gat�lcs, fl 33146 Telephone 305 447 1444 Fa- 305 447 1185
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Mr. Robert Parente
Commissioner Sanchez -s Office
July 10, 2002
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Previously, the only location that the City has discouraged the auto show frons placing its
light pole banners is along South Bayshore Drive. Otherwise, there have been no restrictions.
We appreciate the City's continued support in helping us to promote this family-oriented event
through the use of fight pole banners.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 305-447-1224.
Sincerely,
?JohnG.'
'skins
BCC: Cliff Ray, South Floc! iia International Auto Show
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